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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 263.25 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 263.25 and 171.90 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 263.25 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/263.25 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 263.25 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 45,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252.68/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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